1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 800 kg more than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Buick Invicta | 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Invicta | SLK |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |